Well, I guess we cannot agree all the time, Duke...
Anyway, I probably understand where you are coming from, even if I disagree as far as the benefits go. I just would like to clarify a bit more so that I can at least say that we are more or less on the same page of what is at work here, even if our opinions diverge.
Along those lines, a few questions, if I may:
1) From your statement, I infer most of the direct experience you have with the network you mentioned implementing is in partnership with OTL amplification.
Is this correct?
2) The solid state amplification experience is indirect, through the customer.
Is this correct?
3) Normally, large impedance swings are "smoothed" by networks that flatten their peaks (though I know of one that works the other way), which, if we are interested in partnering with OTL amplification would kind of run counter to that. Though, without making an already long post even longer, I can understand the argument against the statement I just made, and in some instances, I even support it.
Can you provide a high-level description of this network you are referring to, please? Of course, I respect the fact that some folks are more sensitive to discussing things than others such as myself normally are. But, if it's a well-known, previously illuminated topology, as opposed to something truly unique, novel, and patentable that you would feel uncomfortable in discussing, please describe it.
Finally, again, I understand what most designers are aiming for with these impedance compensation networks. In fact, I accept that I'm likely representing the minority opinion here, as without naming names, what I consider to be the flagship loudspeaker of the current high-end audio marketplace implements them, as well as a highly successful company that offers tweaks as an add on to one's existing pair of loudspeakers. The benefits are more or less exactly as outlined in the words of the customer you quoted. Nevertheless, I disagree with their implementation in most instances, as I feel the detriments they add in terms of robbing the music of immediacy, openness, and dynamism seem incredibly difficult to overcome elsewhere in the audio chain.
Anyway, I probably understand where you are coming from, even if I disagree as far as the benefits go. I just would like to clarify a bit more so that I can at least say that we are more or less on the same page of what is at work here, even if our opinions diverge.
Along those lines, a few questions, if I may:
1) From your statement, I infer most of the direct experience you have with the network you mentioned implementing is in partnership with OTL amplification.
Is this correct?
2) The solid state amplification experience is indirect, through the customer.
Is this correct?
3) Normally, large impedance swings are "smoothed" by networks that flatten their peaks (though I know of one that works the other way), which, if we are interested in partnering with OTL amplification would kind of run counter to that. Though, without making an already long post even longer, I can understand the argument against the statement I just made, and in some instances, I even support it.
Can you provide a high-level description of this network you are referring to, please? Of course, I respect the fact that some folks are more sensitive to discussing things than others such as myself normally are. But, if it's a well-known, previously illuminated topology, as opposed to something truly unique, novel, and patentable that you would feel uncomfortable in discussing, please describe it.
Finally, again, I understand what most designers are aiming for with these impedance compensation networks. In fact, I accept that I'm likely representing the minority opinion here, as without naming names, what I consider to be the flagship loudspeaker of the current high-end audio marketplace implements them, as well as a highly successful company that offers tweaks as an add on to one's existing pair of loudspeakers. The benefits are more or less exactly as outlined in the words of the customer you quoted. Nevertheless, I disagree with their implementation in most instances, as I feel the detriments they add in terms of robbing the music of immediacy, openness, and dynamism seem incredibly difficult to overcome elsewhere in the audio chain.